Pathfinder Site: https://waynecollegelibrary.wikispaces.com/Locating+Self+Help+Books

Locate self help books by searching the UA Libraries Catalog

• Start out on the Wayne College Library Homepage
• Click the UA Libraries Catalog link
• Make sure you are on the keyword tab
• Enter "wayne self help" into the search box, then click submit
  • For a more focused search: Enter "wayne self help" AND (whatever your topic is)
  • Example: "wayne self help" AND depression
• If you are required to find a book that includes references:
  • Click on the "Full Record" tab
  • Look for "includes bibliographic references" in the description of the book

View a tutorial: Self Help Catalog Search

Locate self help books by browsing by call number

Go to the library's shelves and browse the following areas, where self help books may be located. Look for books that have the orange "self help" spine label affixed over the call number.

BF 306 - 499: Learning, Memory, Thinking, Decision Making
BF 560 - 593: Affection, Feelings, Emotions, Anger / Anxiousness,Shyness,Grief,Procrastinating
BF 637: Applied Psychology: Achievement,Success,Creativity,Conflict Management,Negotiation
BF 697: Personality: Appearance,Body Image,Self-Esteem
BJ 1518 - 1697: Individual Ethics: Conduct of Life,Vices
HD 57 - 58: Organizational Behavior: Leadership,Innovation
HD 69: Time Management
HF 5381 - 5382: Vocation / Career Guidance
HF 5547 - 5549: Interviews / Resumes
HM 1006 - 1106: Interpersonal Communications
HV 6250: Victims of Crime, Healing
HQ 755 - 759: Parenthood
HQ 801: Courtship / Dating Relationships
HQ 1059 - 1073: Caregivers / Caring for Older Parents
HQ 6570: Surviving Child Sexual Abuse
HQ 6626: Healing, Recovery of Family Violence
LB 1049: Study Skills
RA 773.3: Healthy Lifestyle: Fitness / Nutrition,Emotional Eating
RA 785: Stress Relief
RC 516: Manic Depression, Bipolar Disorders
RC 533: OCD
RC 537: Depression
RC 569: Personality Disorders and Family Relations
TT 507 - 618: Dressing for Success
TX 147: Organization / Home Economics

Use Pinterest to browse for self help books

Click for a link to our Pinterest Self Help Books with References Board
This Pinterest board lists self help books from the Wayne College Library collection that also include references. Click on the link in the item's description to be taken to the UA Libraries Catalog record to find the call number and availability.
View a tutorial: Self Help Pinterest Browse

Qualities of a good self help book

• Written by an expert
• Supports advice with actual research (look for extensive references)
• Offers practical advice
• Written at a level that is not too popular, not too academic

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